Steps to Get Your Driving License Back in Amsterdam
After a CBR suspension of your driving license in Amsterdam, you must meet specific conditions to apply for restoration. First identify the reason for the suspension, often related to traffic congestion in the city, medical examinations, or mandatory courses. The CBR sends you the requirements in the decision, but in Amsterdam you can go to local CBR-recognized institutions such as the CBR center in the Johan Cruijff Arena or examining physicians in Amsterdam-Zuid.
Standard Restoration Steps for Amsterdammers
- Complete mandatory courses such as EMA or EMG at Amsterdam providers, such as Verkeersschool Amsterdam or CBR partners in Oost.
- Have a health declaration submitted by a CBR examining physician in Amsterdam, for example at the Medisch Centrum Amsterdam or specialized locations near Centraal Station.
- Pay restoration costs (€50-€200), plus any parking costs for examinations in the city.
- Submit a request for revocation via the Mijn CBR portal or visit the CBR office in Amsterdam for personal assistance.
Processing takes 2-4 weeks, but in Amsterdam this can be accelerated through local support. Upon approval, you will receive a digital confirmation or mail to your address in neighborhoods such as De Pijp or West. Failure to meet the requirements extends the suspension, which is problematic with Amsterdam's public transport alternatives such as the tram or bicycle. For chronic conditions, an interim examination by an Amsterdam specialist is required. Take into account additional administrative costs due to municipal traffic rules and possible driving tests on the Ring A10. According to CBR guidelines, you must demonstrate restoration of fitness with complete documentation. In Amsterdam, successful restoration depends on proactive steps, such as early booking of local courses to avoid waiting lists. Avoid discussions on social media about your driving license status, especially with the strict enforcement by the Amsterdam traffic police, to prevent additional complications.